# Japan Issues First Ever 'Megaquake' Warning ⚠️

**URL:** <https://onehack.st/t/japan-issues-first-ever-megaquake-warning/288688>\
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**Created:** [August 10, 2024, 6:58am UTC](https://onehack.st/t/japan-issues-first-ever-megaquake-warning/288688 "2024-08-10T06:58:46Z")\
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**Summary:**

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1. **Historic First Warning**  
Japan issued its **first-ever ‘megaquake’ warning** after a 7.1 tremor hit, signaling increased risk in the **Nankai Trough** subduction zone.

2. **Increased Earthquake Risk**  
The advisory suggests a **higher likelihood** of a major quake, though it’s not a definite prediction.

3. **Potential Catastrophic Impact**  
A future **magnitude 8-9 earthquake** could result in **300,000 deaths** and **$13 trillion** in damage.

**Read more at:** [Phys.org](https://phys.org)